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Ybor Youth Clinic

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A start of another new GLBT health related business in GaYBOR/ Ybor City. The opening of the new  Ybor Youth Clinic sponsored by Lazy Days Employee Foundation and University of South Florida Health. The 1st floor clinic is underneath Metro Wellness & Community Center on 1315 East 7th Ave. 7th Ave in Ybor City.
The new director Jeremiah, said that teams of physicians from USF Adolescent Medicine and USF Health Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division and other local doctors are participating and on board. Volunteer students in USF Medical School are also giving a helping hand to the youth program. The clinic works mainly with high risk youth including HIV positive, homeless and street youth, and GLBT youth 13-24 years of age. 
The new facility has 3 bright white medical examining rooms, 3 patient / doctor conference rooms, group meeting room, staff rooms, and a large conference.
This is the beginning of another level of the untraditional medical healthcare that doesn’t exist in most other major cities.  We welcome the commitment from USF Health attitude toward making a better and inclusive community and the help of forethought thinking Lazy Days Employees group for this groundbreaking healthcare clinic.
A Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting was held with Mayor Bob Buckhorn cutting the ribbon on October 12th.
“Though the health clinic is now operational and open, a community open house is being set up for local community leaders and businesses in Tampa in January.” said Jeremiah.

Night Out in St. Pete

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What a fun night out in St. Pete.  A group of 4 GaYBOR Board Members made the trip to QueensHead Restaurant to meet the new Executive President, President & Vice President of St. Pete Pride. Behind the bar was one of our favorite nephews  Sonny of Sonny n Steve! We dcecied to go for a walk around the Central Ave district. Walking past the now closed Grand Central Station-Detours brought back many great memories. In to the Lucky Star! All the new improvements were very impress. Bartender and local actor Daniel Harris was holding court to a packed house. Across the street we stopped at a new bar. The Garage on Central Ave. The owners actually own the car garage next doors. The decor was very mannly garage. Behind the bar was “Just Jake”. The garage attendant eager to pump the men with antifreeze!!! The owner was there with a big group of patrons and seamed very nice too. This will definitly be a stop on our next trip. Just a few blocks way is GaYBOR Member, “The Queen & I Restaurant.”  Bryan’s welcome of DARLINGS made us all feel at home. The Thai food was over the top fab as always. As we were traveling back over the bridge we all said, “That as so much fun we need to make the trip more often.” Everybody laughed and said “That’s probably what St. Pte says about GaYBOR too.”

You Just Can Not Make This Up

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The First time you had sex?
Carrie is always teasing Mark about his big stack of notes written on guest checks. LOL LO That is because there is always something going on at the balcony at Hamburger Mary’s.  One night we were between shows and Miss Joey Brooks was holding court on the end of the bar. A performer we will call Miss R, who we will just say was FULL OF LIFE (Cocktailed), came out to the bar. Before we knew it she was on top of the bar voueging. She laid out on the bar top & ordered a shot for everybody. Lifted the shot and said “Here’s to the first time we all had sex! I’m sure you all remember the first time!!!! I do it was at Miss Joey Brooks house!” You could have heard a pin drop as Miss Brooks actually put down her goldschlouger and said “OOOOO” Miss R then announced “Yes it was Fantastic I was 18 and he was a much older man…21 years old! We were in your backyard waiting for you to get home from a show late one night. and was with …. (famous bartender) . The things you hear on Hamburger Mary’s balcony!!! LOL LOL LOL

GaYBOR Member of the Week

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TECO Line Streetcar System
Proud members of the GaYBOR District Coalition. Did you know that the street cars and line are wet zoned for alcohol? You can actually have a privet party in one of the cars. There is even a custom built in bar that can be added! On special days you will find the open car “The Breezer Car” and the restored historical car “The Birney Car” in full operation. To advertise on the Street car & more contact  Steve Rosenstock rosenstocks@gohart.org

Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week

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Daniel Harris
Actor – Bartender -Community Activest To say Daniel is “Full of Life” is an understatement!! We have loved Daniel since we first meet at the Sun Coast Resort. On one of Daniel many trips to perform in New York he actually brought us back an American Flag that was flying during 911.  Over the Republican national Convention in Tampa we proudly hung this flag over MC Film in GaYBOR!!! Many (((HUGS))) to a great guy!!

From the MC Film Mail Bag

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The Historical Monument Trail
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REFLECTIONS – 11th Holiday Season Concerts

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 Reflections Dec 2012

Una Voce Presents

Our 11th Holiday Concert 

REFLECTIONS is the story of Christmases past and present with some of our fondest memories in between. Our modern day setting looks at the families of today and their struggles to reconcile Christmas as it is today to what it once was. The town Christmas Tree lighting ceremony opens eyes to what Christmas really means…the celebration of friends in the absence of our traditional families. Join the men of Una Voce as we observe this joyous season and bring warmth and good cheer to your family and ours. Let’s celebrate together, the REFLECTIONS of  holidays that have touched your hearts with the music that fills our hearts!

For Tickets And Information,

Visit www.Una-Voce.org

Or Call 855-862-8623

In This Issue
REFLECTIONS Holiday Concert – Dec 14, 15, 16
Big Brothers Big Sisters Parnership

Quick Links:

Una Voce’s

11th Season Of Song Concerts

  

 REFLECTIONS

Dec. 14, 15, 16, 2012

Something Wonderful

The Music of

Rogers & Hammerstein

May 10, 11, 12, 2013

For Tickets &

More Information

Go To:

www.Una-Voce.org

Sponsored By

Watermark Media 

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 Una Voce Announces A New Partnership

With Big Brothers Big Sisters!

Big Brothers Big Sisters targets children in need, including those living in single parent homes, growing up in poverty and coping with parental incarceration. It all begins with finding a great match between a “Big” and a “Little”. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers a wide variety of programs that pair children, ages 6 through 18, with role models in one-to-one
meaningful relationships.

With your support, Una Voce will bring 80 “Bigs & Littles” to REFLECTIONS on December 14th, 15th or 16th.

Please Sponsor A “Big & Little” For A $40.00 donation. Help Una Voce bring happiness and joy during the Holidays to some very special people.

To Become A “Big & Little” Sponsor

Go To

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UNA VOCE EVENT CALENDAR_________

Friday, December 14th, 7:30 pm

REFLECTIONS

SPC Clearwater Campus – Art Auditorium

 2465 Drew St., Clearwater, FL 33765

Saturday, December 15th, 3:00pm

Sunday, December 16th, 3:00pm

REFLECTIONS

 HCC Ybor Campus – Performing Arts Building

Mainstage Theatre

Corner of Palm Ave & 15th St., Tampa, FL 33605

 

For Information & Tickets

Visit: ww.Una-Voce.org

Call: 855-862-8623 

  Our Mission Statement

To Express Through Excellence In Men’s Choral Music

The Inherent Worth And Dignity Of All People
In Order To Foster A Global Community
That Celebrates And Embraces Diversity

You Can Support Us In Our Mission In Many Ways:

Become an Una Voce Sponsor:  Sponsorship levels range from Friends at $25 to the President’s Circle at $2,500.

Your Sponsorship Contribution will help Una Voce to continue to bring great music to the Tampa Bay community. Contact Nelson Newton, Treasurer, at 727-510-9320 or visit our website for more information. Una Voce: The Florida Men’s Chorale qualifies as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code thereby allowing contributions and donations to be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Become a Member of Una Voce:  You can join us as a singer or as a support member.  We could always use a helping hand, especially at concert time.

 

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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 11-14-12

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Dishing with Mark & Carrie
11-14-12
Shop Small Business Saturday Nov 24, 2012
 
Cigars Take Over GaYBOR/Ybor City This Weekend
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14th Annual Ybor City Heritage & Cigar Festival
Stop by and help support a small but thankful gift to our troops overseas. Purchase a Ybor City cigar and support an Ybor City military servicemen benefit, Cigars For Soldiers. A whole day of  events along with other vendors for this fall heritage festival event. A chance to help support the Ybor City State Museum.
Saturday, Nov 17, 2012, 11-6pm at new location, Ybor Square 14th Street & 9th Ave.
Fire It Up! Smoker & Kickoff for Ybor City Cigar & Heritage Festival
 Friday Nov, 16
 
1st Annual YBOR CIGAR PALOOZA 
 Nov 16-18, 2012
Ybor Cigar Palooza is a new cigar event in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida for GAY Cigar Men. Nov 16 – 18, 2012. Cigar Bears, Cigar Leathermen, Pipemen are all welcome FMI.http://cigarpalooza.com/
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Calling Holiday Spirited Volunteers
It is time to festively decorate the streets in GaYBOR / Ybor City this Sunday, Nov 18, starting at 11 AM at Bradley’s on 7th. Last year over 100 people came out in support of the holiday changeover. Groups will be divided & broken off into Ybor sections to add wreathes to the historical light posts in the historic district.
 
Congratulations G.BAR 6 Year Anniversary
Some REALLY BIG NEWS to announce! The award-winning actress who starred in “8 Mile”, “Hustle & Flow”, “Crossroads”, and “Crazy/Beautiful” – TARYN MANNING  will be appearing LIVE at G. Bar on Saturday, Nov. 17th to  celebrate its 6th ANNIVERSARY! She is also a chart-topping singer and has the current #1 Billboard dance song in the country, “SEND ME YOUR LOVE”, and will be singing it LIVE!  FREE DRINKS from 9pm – 11pm, FREE CHAMPAGNE toast at midnight, and a $1000 Balloon drop too!
Viva La GaYBOR!!!
 
GaYBOR at St. Pete Pride Meet & Greet
Left to Right….New St. Pete Pride Executive Director – Eric Skains, GaYBOR Treasurer – Rich Kern,
New St. Pete Vice President – Amy Foster, GaYBOR President – Carrie West, New St. Pete Pride President – Aaron Horcha,  GaYBOR Membership at Large – Mark Eary, GaYBOR Secretary – Mark Bias
 
NEW at MC Film
Pick up your Red Speedos today at MC Film. Just in time for the A.S.A.P.’s Santa Speedo Run. Sign up to run today at https://www.facebook.com/events/162940337183257/?notif_t=plan_user_joined
NEW 2013 Colt’s Hunky Men Calendars are now in stock. Perfect for Holiday Gifts for friends and yourself!!!  RAINBOW Pride Holiday Trees are back & in stock! Pick yours up today. Last year we sold out fast.
 
Perfect Holiday Partys
The most incredible location  for a “Fantastic Holiday Party” is the balcony at Hamburger Mary’s. There is full bar on the balcony, with Celebrity  Bartender Tea Cup, and is open every Fri, Sat & Sunday. With 7th Ave as your backdrop and the New Holiday menus, your guests will be talking about this for years to come! You just never know who will be stopping by! Groups of 10-30 welcome. Call today for reservations. 813-241-6279
 
Ybor Date Night for under $30.00
Our friends at La Gazetta have come up with a new uniquely Ybor word… “Clobstering”. Every Monday Night is “Clobstering” You start out with 2 hours FREE parking. First stop is Bernini’s for $2 martini’s then on to James Joyce for the $10 lobster. Cocktails and Lobster = Clobstering.
 
People are Talking
WOW so now General Petraeus sex partner … no sex partner (friend) is having an affair (sex no sex) with a second Tampa famed MacDill AFB general? The reporters are all confused as should we!!! For years the running South Tampa joke was, “Why did the women of Bayshore Blvd. stop having group sex? Answer… There were just too many Thank You notes to write!” I guess email hasn’t changed all that. Just gotta love good straight family values. Just say’ n. Moving on to a whole different topic. What is better for your Birthday Gift than diamonds? Well if you happen to the most famous saxophone player in Florida, Alan Darcy, it would be a Theo Wanne http://theowanne.com/ mouth piece. Alan’s husband surprised him on stage with this gift. (Just for the records it cost way more than a diamond LOL LOL). Here is a clip of Alan with his new mouth piece sounding great!!!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXOfsY0wmRE
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GaYBOR/Ybor City Community Officer Sean Mahabir
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year….right around the corner! I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by. Well, with the holidays comes crowds, good cheer, gifts, and mostly everyone’s favorite pastime…spending money. Ybor City is a great place to be with great people and enjoy great events….however, I wanted to remind you that there’s always a handful of Grinches (Bad Guys) out there.
Please be safe and turn on your crime radar…there are those that prey on individuals that are too busy to remember the simple rules of being safe. Here are some reminders for everywhere, not just for Ybor City…please pass this along to your employees, family, and friends. I’ll send bits and pieces of safety tips throughout the season.
While out and about, present an alert appearance. Be on Guard!
Be aware of your surroundings; scan the area from time to time. Avoid concentrating so hard on shopping or work that you fail to keep track of your surroundings, others near you, or your personal property.
    • Grip carried items firmly and avoid leaving them unattended.
    • Carry minimal cash and valuables, wear minimal jewelry.
    • Get off your cell phone! lol Concentrate going from point A to point B. (work place to vehicle, mall to vehicle etc.)
    • Shop with friends or relatives if possible; there IS safety in numbers. As you shop, be alert in crowded places. Among pickpockets’ favorites are malls, jammed aisles, elevators, and public transportation stops and vehicles. Carry the day’s most expensive purchases closest to your body, and don’t carry so much you lose the ability to react quickly.
When parking…roll up the car windows, lock the vehicle, take the keys, and insure your valuables are concealed (preferably in the trunk). During hours of darkness, park and walk in lighted areas to the extent possible. Keep your wallet, purse, and any other valuables on your person or otherwise out of sight, NOT on the seat next to you. If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously. This includes packages, backpacks, gym bags, GPS units, MP3 players, and so forth. Someone may be watching when you put items under/behind a seat or throw something over them. An opportunistic thief is on the lookout for “trunk-packing”, and can break into your car the minute you’re out of sight. So, be aware of your surroundings before you place valuables in your trunk.
The panhandlers are going to be in full effect and it’s important that our eyes and ears are wide open. Remember if they get aggressive, please don’t hesitate to call the police. Nothing will ruin your holiday season more than being the victim of a crime.
Do me a favor….please reply to this email…say HI! Let me know how things are going.  Always know that if you’d like me to come by and discuss safety tips with your employees….call me and let’s schedule a time.
Stay Thirsty My Friends!
Officer Sean Mahabir
Ybor City Liaison
Tampa Police Department – District III
3808 N. 22nd Street
Tampa, FL. 33610
Main (813) 242-3800
Cell (813) 480-1272
Fax (813) 242-3848
Email sean.mahabir@tampagov.net

Unless otherwise noted, the material contained in this document is
considered active criminal intelligence and as such, is presently exempt
from disclosure via the Florida Public Records Law (F.S.S. 119.07)

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Only in GaYBOR/Ybor
LOL, LOL, LOL
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Great Coffee & Smiles at King Corona
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Caught on the Streets
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Mathieu at the GaYBOR Meeting
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Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @ Steam Fridays @ The Honey Pot
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Caught @ The Social
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught in Ybor City
Caught @ MC Film

You Just Can Not Make This Up

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Not to bright robber
This past Thursday night around 11:30 all of a sudden there were fire trucks, ambulances, dozens of Tampa Police & Supervisor cars in front of MC Film along 15th Street. Carrie said out loud, “WHAT DID MARK DO NOW!?!?!” For a change Mark was innocent & hadn’t done anything. A thief had just stole a motor scooter. The police were in a hot pursuit of the stolen bikester. The not to fast thinking criminal turned down the alley next to MC Film & YRS. Only to find it was a dead end running into the Muvico Theatre walls.  There was a space 10-14 inches between Muvico Theaters & the next warehouse. The ‘not so bright’ robber tried to squeeze thru it and you guessed it… got stuck. The police & firemen were all laughing as they were snapping photos. The robber was so stuck that the fire department had to come out and hoist him up 3 stories to get him out. Then onto jail!!!

GaYBOR Member of the Week

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Key West Business Guild
Thank you to GaYBOR members, The Key West Business Guild for setting the example for all us across America. The Key West Business Guild supports LGBT owned, managed, and friendly businesses in and associated with Key West. They do this by promoting LGBT travel to Key West through marketing many LGBT related events and activities. They even get financial support from the city and the Monroe County Tourism Board